Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Employment Rights Act 2025 – What changed on 30 October 2026?

The changes strengthen workplace equality in two important ways: they give eligible trade union equality representatives greater opportunities to support colleagues, and they place stronger responsibilities on employers to prevent harassment. What does this mean in practice? 1. A stronger voice for equality at work Eligible equality representatives from recognised independent trade unions now have

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10 ways Britain could make amends for slavery and tackle racism today

Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade is not simply a matter of history. Its economic, social and institutional consequences continue to shape discussions about racial inequality today. One particularly troubling aspect is that when slavery was abolished in most of the British Empire in 1833, the British Government compensated slave owners, not the enslaved

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“I Just Want to Live My Life in Peace”: What Real Experiences of Racism and Islamophobia Tell Us About Britain Today

Recently, a simple question was asked on social media: “If you are Muslim, what racism, hate, discrimination or microaggressions do you experience in everyday life?” The responses were immediate, detailed, and deeply concerning. People from Reading, Oldham, Bradford, London, South Wales, the West Midlands and beyond shared experiences of being called terrorists, told to “go

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Windrush Day 2026: Remembering the Past, Recognising the Present, Shaping the Future

22 June 2026 Windrush Day is a time to honour the generations who travelled far from home to help build modern Britain. Their resilience, contribution and legacy continue to enrich our communities and strengthen our nation. Foreword Every year on 22 June, the United Kingdom marks Windrush Day, a national day of reflection, remembrance, and

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Beyond “Unconscious Bias”: What the Science of Racism Means for NHS, Policing, Education and Employers

EDUK Professional Insight Blog Foreword At Equality and Diversity UK (EDUK), we often hear organisations describe racism as an issue of “unconscious bias” alone. While unconscious bias is real and evidenced within research, reducing racism solely to something people are unaware of can unintentionally weaken accountability, minimise harm, and prevent meaningful organisational change. An edited

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Antisemitism: Media and accountability lessons for us all

When Political Commentary Crosses the Line What employers, educators, and organisations must learn about antisemitic imagery, accountability, reputation, and workplace culture Disclaimer The image featured in this article is a screenshot of a social media post circulating online at the time of writing. It is included for the purpose of discussion, education, media literacy, and

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Would You Hide Me? 

Black. Jewish. Unapologetic.  Inspired by the growing fear, trauma and silence surrounding antisemitism in Britain today, and the question many Jewish families are now quietly asking: “Would they hide me?” Opening Poem — The Question We Should Never Have to Ask Would you hide me if they came?If hatred once again had name?If windows smashed

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Keeping Jewish Communities – and All Protected Groups – Safe in UK Education and Workplaces: Actions, Not Words

Across the UK, there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents alongside broader hate incidents affecting many protected groups. In law, the Equality Act 2010 is clear: religion or belief is a protected characteristic, and organisations have a legal duty to prevent discrimination, harassment and victimisation. But legal compliance alone is not enough. The

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